Visual and Performing Arts, General at Austin Community College District
Austin, TX · Public · Associate Degree
TradeSchoolWorth Score (Base Case)
53
Strong Growth
51
Base Case
47
Conservative
Earnings
$29,669/yr (22% vs median)
AI-Proof
Moderate (62% shielded)
Job Market
Large (63,400 openings/yr)
Future-Proof Earnings
Three scenarios modeling future earnings based on technology adoption rates and job market trends for Visual and Performing Arts, General graduates.
| Strong Growth Full Stability |
Base Case Moderate Changes |
Conservative Max Disruption |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $340K | $289K | $238K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 66.7x | 56.6x | 46.6x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 16.1x | 13.6x | 11.2x |
| Viable Career Paths | 8 of 8 | 8 of 8 | 8 of 8 |
| TradeSchoolWorth Score | 53 | 51 | 47 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as technology and market conditions evolve over time.
Program Tuition (In-State)
$5,100
Out-of-state: $21,180
Career Paths
Where Visual and Performing Arts, General graduates typically work. Raw data — no blending. The scenarios above model how these factors interact. This field has roughly 63,400 combined openings per year.
| Career Path | Wage | Openings/yr | Growth | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art directors | $111,040 | 12,300 | +4.2% | 50% |
| Special effects artists and animators | $99,800 | 5,000 | +1.6% | 48% |
| Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary | $80,190 | 9,000 | +1.7% | 56% |
| Artists and related workers, all other | $72,760 | 1,200 | +0.8% | 100% |
| Graphic designers | $61,300 | 20,000 | +2.1% | 50% |
| Fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators | $60,560 | 2,200 | -1.2% | 57% |
| Photographers | $42,520 | 12,700 | +1.8% | 61% |
| Craft artists | $38,480 | 1,000 | +2.1% | 74% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the TradeSchoolWorth Score for Visual and Performing Arts, General at Austin Community College District?
This program scores 51/100 in the Base Case scenario, factoring in earnings, AI resilience, job market size, and earnings multiple. The score ranges from 47 (conservative) to 53 (strong growth) depending on market conditions.
How AI-proof is a career in Visual and Performing Arts, General?
We model three scenarios: Strong Growth (full career stability), Base Case (moderate changes), and Conservative (maximum disruption). In the base case, Visual and Performing Arts, General graduates retain 8 of 8 viable career paths. 10-year earnings range from $237,654 (conservative) to $340,122 (strong growth).
How many job openings are there for Visual and Performing Arts, General graduates?
The career paths mapped to Visual and Performing Arts, General have roughly 63,400 combined job openings per year nationally, making this a large job market.
Is Visual and Performing Arts, General at Austin Community College District worth it?
In the Base Case, this program earns 56.6x its tuition over 10 years. Even in the Conservative scenario, the multiple is 46.6x. The narrow spread between scenarios shows how stable trade careers are compared to desk jobs.
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (earnings, debt), Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024-2034
(employment projections), OpenAI GPTs-are-GPTs research (AI task exposure), Felten et al. AIOE.
Scenarios model earnings resilience using AI exposure data and BLS job growth projections.
"Earnings Multiple" is total 10-year projected earnings divided by tuition — not a discounted financial ROI.
Last updated 2026.